SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away.
Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!
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Top Cast
Mark Hamill
Host / Luke Skywalker
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia (archive footage)
Anthony Daniels
C3-PO (archive footage)
Kenny Baker
R2-D2 (archive footage)
Peter Mayhew
Self
Alec Guinness
Obi Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Self
Harrison Ford
Han Solo (archive footage)
George Lucas
Self
Irvin Kershner
Self
Gary Kurtz
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Dennis Muren
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Phil Tippett
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Ben Burtt
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Stuart Freeborn
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Peter Diamond
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Bob Anderson
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Colin Skeaping
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Harrison Ellenshaw
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Jon Berg
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